{"id":12117,"date":"2017-04-13T10:27:27","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T09:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?page_id=12117"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:57:33","slug":"prepaid-travel-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/travel-money\/prepaid-travel-cards","title":{"rendered":"Prepaid travel cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t want your bank card to get in the way of spending while abroad, which is where a prepaid travel card could come in handy. Plus, if you play your (literal) cards right, there could be some savings to be made. <\/p><p>This guide will take you through the benefits of prepaid travel cards and help you compare some of the best options currently available. Here we focus on prepaid cards, but we have a separate guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/debit-cards-low-foreign-transaction-fees\">debit cards with low or no overseas transaction fees<\/a> that are linked directly to your current account.<\/p><h3>Latest reviews of cards you can use abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                    \n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-basis: 0; flex-grow: 1; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; font-size: 14px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td svg.luna-icon--medium { height: 24px; width: 24px; }\n.best-hero .luna-button--success { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.2; }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tbody { display: flex; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { text-align: center; line-height: 16px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { flex-grow: 1; align-content: center; text-align: center; line-height: 20px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type th { padding-left: 0px !important; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-0e1b011e99ac4d7283d094c3433afbc2\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Revolut Standard\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66ed2c547ad3d.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nRevolut Standard<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.9<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/revolut-review#comparison-table-0000000000\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><p>You can use the Revolut card to spend and withdraw cash abroad and no fees will be charged, provided you stay within your monthly limit and carry out transactions on a weekday. Monthly limits will depend on the plan you have chosen. You can also convert money in 36 currencies within the app, enabling you to convert some spending money into the local currency before you go on holiday - this could work to your advantage if exchange rates are favourable. If you don\u2019t exchange currency before you go, Revolut will use its own variable exchange rate to carry out the conversion when you pay for something with your card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Low overseas fees<\/li><li>Quick sign-up<\/li><li>Earn cashback on spending<\/li><li>Set budgets for financial goals<\/li><li>Virtual cards for online purchases<\/li><li>Easy to transfer money internationally<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>1% currency conversion charge on weekend spending abroad<\/li><li>Free cash withdrawals in the UK and abroad both limited to \u00a3200 per month<\/li><li>Cannot deposit cash or cheques into the account<\/li><li>Charged a fee to receive your bank card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">No<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/revolut-review#comparison-table-0000000000\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/revolut-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                    \n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; 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}\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-5be67640ad1c47c1a0e73c44987b4ea2\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Monzo Current Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/65a12ec2be3f4.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nMonzo Current Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.3<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nExcellent\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/monzo-free-account-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225676%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%225be67640-ad1c-47c1-a0e7-3c44987b4ea2%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Monzo%2BCurrent%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22d6e38f30-245c-4f36-8654-5f6a652c1ddd%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Monzo%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2212117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22travel-money%252Fprepaid-travel-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/monzo-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><p>If you use Monzo as your main bank account, you\u2019ll be able to make unlimited fee-free cash withdrawals in the European Economic Area (EEA) and up to \u00a3200 every 30 days for free outside the EEA. A 3% fee applies after that. No foreign transaction charges apply to spending you make on your card across the globe and you\u2019ll benefit from Mastercard\u2019s exchange rate every time you spend. For Monzo to be your main bank account, you need to meet certain conditions, such as having paid \u00a3500 into your account in the last 35 days and having at least one direct debit on the account.<\/p><p>Representative example: If you use an arranged overdraft of \u00a31,200, you'll be charged interest at 39% EAR variable.<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Easy to set up<\/li><li>Good for budgeting and categorising spending<\/li><li>Automatic saving feature<\/li><li>Fee-free spending abroad<\/li><li>Slick app with face login<\/li><li>Overdrafts and loans available<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Free ATM withdrawals outside the EEA limited to \u00a3200,<\/li><li>\u00a31 fee for depositing cash at PayPoints, <\/li><li>Maximum cash deposit of \u00a31,000 every 6 months<\/li><li>No rewards program<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/monzo-free-account-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225676%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%225be67640-ad1c-47c1-a0e7-3c44987b4ea2%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Monzo%2BCurrent%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22d6e38f30-245c-4f36-8654-5f6a652c1ddd%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Monzo%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%2212117%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22travel-money%252Fprepaid-travel-cards%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to 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u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Starling Current Account\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/68caa9cbcd7b2.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nStarling Current Account<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--excellent\"><span class=\"score__value\">9.8<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--excellent persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nExcellent\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=1261c70d1c6891fd5f2446dc972774ddde859246886ea09072dedf0264d7f8ad#0000000002\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><p>Open a Starling bank account and the debit card that comes with it can be used anywhere in the world fee-free. There are no foreign transaction charges for spending on your card or for withdrawing cash abroad. You\u2019ll benefit from Mastercard\u2019s exchange rate, with nothing added on top. The account can be managed online or via the app and there's no monthly account fee to worry about either. You\u2019ll have the option of applying for an overdraft. Plus you can send money internationally with no hidden fees.<\/p><p>Representative example: If you use an arranged overdraft of \u00a31,200, you'll be charged interest at 15% EAR variable.<\/p>\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Split any bill with a tap<\/li><li>24\/7 customer support<\/li><li>Bill manager &amp; instant alerts<\/li><li>Spaces to help manage your money<\/li><li>No charge from Starling for card use abroad<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>No branch network<\/li><li>No interest on your current account balance<\/li><li>Limited product range compared to other banks<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Overseas card transactions<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"There is no charge for debit card transactions in foreign currency outside the UK.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts?filters_preset=1261c70d1c6891fd5f2446dc972774ddde859246886ea09072dedf0264d7f8ad#0000000002\">See deal<\/a><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><h3>What is a prepaid travel card?<\/h3><p>A prepaid travel card works like a debit card which you use to spend or withdraw cash while abroad. Many prepaid cards don\u2019t charge foreign transaction fees which can make them a cost-effective option while travelling. <\/p><p>Alongside the card, you often get an online account to load money and swap pounds sterling for other currencies. The exchange rate is either set by the payment provider \u2013 such as Visa or Mastercard \u2013 or some providers use the \u201cinterbank\u201d rate (which is what the banks pay when they trade currencies).<\/p><h3>The different types of prepaid travel cards<\/h3><p>There are 2 main types: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/prepaid-cards\">a simple prepaid card<\/a> or a multi-currency one.<\/p><p>The simpler type doesn\u2019t let you exchange currency in advance. Instead, you simply load pounds sterling onto the card and when you spend, it converts the pounds into the currency using the exchange rate at the time. This makes the account very similar to a debit card.<\/p><p>Meanwhile, multi-currency cards have the added bonus of letting you lock in an exchange rate before you travel, while also holding multiple currencies within your account at once.<\/p><h3>How do they work?<\/h3><p>Once the account is open, you\u2019re sent a physical card to use in the same way you would a debit card. Most providers have a website and app to load money on the go.<\/p><p>For some banks, you have to load money in pounds sterling first before you\u2019re able to swap for another currency. If you can exchange in advance, each currency is held in a virtual wallet within the account. It sometimes can be worth exchanging in advance to secure a competitive rate on your chosen currency. However, keep in mind that currency values fluctuate, so it may not always work in your favour. <\/p><p>When you spend using a prepaid card, money is automatically deducted from the wallet containing the currency you\u2019re spending in. The good news is that you can\u2019t spend more than what\u2019s in the account. Which could help you budget while abroad.<\/p><h3>Are there cards that under 18s can use abroad?<\/h3><p>There are several prepaid or debit cards designed for young people. These look to give parents some degree of control over their kids\u2019 money and some don\u2019t charge foreign transaction fees. <\/p><p>Here are a few to consider:<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/gohenry-review\">GoHenry<\/a>.<\/strong> A prepaid debit card for 6-18 year olds, GoHenry doesn\u2019t charge commission or cash withdrawal fees when your child pays\/withdraws money in the local currency. However, it does have a monthly fee.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/revolut-junior-review\">Revolut Kids &amp; Teens.<\/a><\/strong> A card for 6-17 year olds, the currency conversion is similar to the adult version of the account, except kids can\u2019t hold foreign currency in their own account. If you have an adult Revolut account, depending on which plan you are on, you\u2019ll have access to a set number of linked Revolut Kids &amp; Teens accounts for family members.    <\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/starling-kite-debit-card-for-kids\">Starling Kite<\/a>.<\/strong> Designed for 6-15 year olds (Starling has its own teen account), Starling Kite doesn\u2019t charge fees for foreign transactions or cash withdrawals and is also free.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/nationwide-child-account-review\">Nationwide FlexOne<\/a>.<\/strong> A free account for 11-17 year olds, this account allows your child to have a debit card or a cash card. Additionally, the account has no fees for using the card abroad or for withdrawing cash outside the UK.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What are the benefits of using a travel card?<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Safer than carrying cash.<\/strong> This is the main advantage of a travel card. You don\u2019t have to worry about losing loads of money, or getting pick pocketed on the beach.<\/li><li><strong> Save on fees.<\/strong> Unlike many regular bank cards, you might be able to save on foreign transaction fees when you spend while abroad.<\/li><li><strong>Works like a debit card. <\/strong>Unlike a credit card, you won\u2019t be able to run up debts on a prepaid travel card. There are however a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-cards\/travel-credit-cards\">credit cards designed for travellers<\/a> with benefits attached.<\/li><li><strong>Choice of currencies. <\/strong>Most travel card providers offer a range of currencies for your travel card. We have a separate guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/foreign-currency-account\">accounts where you can hold multiple currencies<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Good for budgeting. <\/strong>One of the best things about a travel card is that once it\u2019s loaded it is loaded. You can\u2019t run up debts, and it helps you to keep on top of how much you\u2019re spending.<\/li><li><strong>Good to give to youngsters going on their first holiday. <\/strong>For the same reason, travel cards are good to give to first time holidayers. It\u2019s a good way to teach kids how to spend responsibly, but without much risk. We have a separate guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/banking\/childrens-banking\/debit-cards-for-kids\">prepaid cards for children under 18<\/a> that can be used abroad.<\/li><li><strong>Better rates than banks.<\/strong> Most prepaid card companies offer a more competitive rate than banks, and certainly better than a Bureau de Change in airports or in foreign countries.<\/li><\/ul><h3>What should I look out for when comparing travel cards?<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Topping up.<\/strong> Most prepaid card companies allow you to do this while you\u2019re abroad, but make sure you check out how to do it. There\u2019s nothing worse than being out of money while on holiday, and being forced to withdraw money at a terrible rate. A lot of companies have apps, or will let you top up over text. Also, be sure to check how much this might cost you.<\/li><li><strong>Fees.<\/strong> This is where travel card companies make a lot of their money so make sure you wrap your head around all the costs before you sign up.<\/li><li><strong>Rates.<\/strong> Similar to fees, you should also keep on eye on exchange rates and make sure you\u2019re getting a fair deal. Many travel card companies will match a better exchange rate from a rival company so this is something to be aware of.<\/li><li><strong>Protection.<\/strong> This might go without saying, but it\u2019s important for you to be aware of where you stand if things go wrong. Check the company\u2019s policies regarding lost, stolen, or undelivered cards.<\/li><\/ul><h3 id=\"alternative\">What\u2019s the alternative to using a travel card?<\/h3><p>It could be worth looking at some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/challenger-banks-list\">challenger banks,<\/a> many of which don\u2019t charge foreign transaction fees. They also tend to have slick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/digital-banking\/top-10-mobile-banking-apps\">banking apps<\/a> so you can also manage the whole process on your phone, saving you a visit to your local bank branch or Post Office. Apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/starling-bank-review\">Starling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/chase-digital-bank-review\">Chase<\/a> have favourable fees when spending abroad.<\/p><h3>Pros and cons of a prepaid travel card<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>No foreign transaction fees for spending cash<\/li>\n                                    <li>Lock in favourable exchange rates<\/li>\n                                    <li>You can\u2019t spend more than you\u2019ve got in the account<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>There might be limits on how much cash you can withdraw<\/li>\n                                    <li>Some providers charge fees for withdrawing cash<\/li>\n                                    <li>No Section 75 protection<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>If you\u2019re not fussed about swapping currency before you travel, it could be worth comparing debit cards too because some don\u2019t charge fees to spend abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Katherine Denham, award-winning personal finance expert<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">At what point is currency exchanged with prepaid cards?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">It depends on the type of card. If it\u2019s a simple prepaid card that doesn\u2019t let you swap pounds sterling before you travel, the currency is exchanged at the point you spend money or withdraw cash. Meanwhile, multi-currency cards use the exchange rate at the point you swap your pounds sterling. By buying currency before you travel, you can lock-in an exchange rate at a time of your choosing.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000007\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is it worth getting a prepaid travel card?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">If your usual bank account charges foreign transaction fees, a prepaid travel card could save you money, especially if you travel a lot. One of the main perks of some prepaid currency cards is you can lock in an exchange rate before you go away. But if you aren\u2019t bothered about that, you might want to look at travel debit or credit cards that don\u2019t charge non-sterling transaction fees.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is the difference between a prepaid travel card and a travel debit card?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">They are very similar; both will let you spend using either contactless or chip and pin without charging foreign transaction fees. 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